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Chinese human rights lawyer sentenced to 11 months in prison after closed-
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Chinese human rights lawyer Lu Siwei has been sentenced to 11 months in prison after a closed-door trial in Chengdu on charges of "illegally crossing the border." His wife and rights groups have condemned the case as part of China's transnational repression campaign.
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China detains Tibetans for mourning Buddhist leader's mysterious death
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Authorities in Gade county of Golog prefecture, located in Qinghai province, have placed the monastery of Tulku Hungkar Dorje, who passed away at the age of 56, under constant police surveillance, conducting random checks on locals' phones to limit the dissemination of information concerning
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Cambodia deports Taiwanese fraud suspects to China, ignoring Taipei's plea
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Cambodia has sent a group of Taiwanese fraud suspects back to China, according to Taiwan's foreign ministry. The ministry has called on Cambodian officials to provide a comprehensive list of the deported individuals, Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported.
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China's major ports stall as US tariff hike to 145% disrupts trade flow, f
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
By Thursday, hardly any cargo ships were headed to the US from the once-bustling ports of Shanghai and Guangdong, while export factories in provinces vital to China's export economy have largely come to a standstill, according to sources within the country, as highlighted by RFA.
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Meta accused of undermining free speech, aiding CCP censorship
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A former global policy director at Facebook has testified before the US Senate, alleging that Meta has jeopardised national security and freedom of speech in its dealings with China, as reported by Radio Free Asia (RFA).
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US warns of 'unacceptable risk' from Chinese control of Panama Canal ports
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported, this highlighted the US's commitment to enhancing its influence in the Western hemisphere.
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Tibetans call out China's language policy amid claims of cultural erasure
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Hundreds of Tibetans have flocked to social media to urge the Chinese government to reinstate Tibetan language education in schools, following Beijing's release of a white paper asserting that Tibetan language rights are guaranteed in the region, according to a report by Radio Free Asia (
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China deploys military veterans as instructors in Tibetan schools, raising
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
China is assigning military veterans as "on-campus instructors" in schools throughout Tibet, aiming to provide military and political training to children as young as six, according to sources within Tibet who are confirming state media reports about this new initiative, as reported by Ra
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Tibetans express concern over RFA, VOA funding cuts
Updated : 1 year ago IST
According to a report by RFA, the March 15 termination of Congressionally-authorized grants has forced RFA to furlough much of its staff, leaving Tibetans uncertain about the future of these critical news sources.
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US bill seeks fast asylum process for Uyghurs facing persecution in China
Updated : 1 year ago IST
A bipartisan group of twelve US House representatives has introduced a bill aimed at making it easier for Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities fleeing persecution in China to seek asylum in the United States, as reported by Radio Free Asia (RFA).
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Xi Jinping's family holds millions in investments despite anti-corruption
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The RFA report pointed out that the US-backed intelligence agency, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), indicated that Xi's family has maintained substantial financial interests and may have gained from political ties through both private and state-owned enterprises.
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Organisations urge US to restore funding for RFA's Uyghur service amid Chi
Updated : 1 year ago IST
A coalition of 57 Uyghur organizations worldwide, in collaboration with the World Uyghur Congress (WUC), has expressed deep gratitude for the Trump administration's strong support for the Uyghur people and urged the restoration of funding for Radio Free Asia's Uyghur Service, warning that it
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